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Launceston

About

Launceston is a historic market town in eastern Cornwall, near the border with Devon. Known as the "gateway to Cornwall," it sits on the River Kynsey and is surrounded by rolling countryside. The town features a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture, with landmarks like Launceston Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress. The town centre has narrow streets lined with independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs.

The area is well-connected, with the A30 providing easy access to both Cornwall and Devon. Nearby attractions include the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the rugged Bodmin Moor. Launceston hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its long-standing role as a regional hub. The town offers a quieter pace compared to coastal destinations, with a focus on local heritage and community life.

Area overview

On average Launceston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Launceston is £41,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Launceston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Launceston

PL159DJ

Hurdon Road

PL159EE

Dunheved Road

PL159ES

Tavistock Road

PL159GB

Buttercup Meadow

PL159TJ

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL158AX

Tower Street

PL157DY

Highfield Park Road

PL157EQ

Cow Lard Close

PL158AP

Castle Street

PL158DR

Roydon Lane

PL158LE

St Mary's Road

PL159BY

Race Hill

PL159JE

Dunheved Road

PL159TD

Madford Lane

PL158AD

High Street

PL158DP

Roydon Lane

PL158GA

Hollies Road

PL158HT

West Bridge Road

PL159AZ

Race Hill

PL159BA

Blindhole

PL159GH

Broomhill Court

PL159JF

Dunheved Road

PL159LA

Launceston

PL159JJ

Dunheved Road

PL157DB

St Johns Road

PL157DG

Chapel Park

PL157DU

Summerhill Road

PL158BB

Tower Street

PL158JT

Roydon Road

PL158SF

Brookside Close

PL159DQ

Launceston

PL158XN

Causley Close

PL159DA

Hurdon Road

PL159DL

The Beeches

PL159DU

Launceston

PL159TN

Penn Kernow

PL158BH

Tower Street

PL157FB

Chapel Hill

PL157BL

Westgate Street

PL157PF

Bangors Road

PL158DW

Dutson Road

PL158HQ

Launceston

PL158HX

Wooda Lane

PL158LF

St Joseph's Road

PL159EL

Launceston

PL159GS

Outerslip Drive

PL159HP

Landlake Road

PL157HN

Trevallyn Road

PL158BL

St Thomas Hill

PL158BN

Dockacre Road

PL158DF

Newport Square

PL158DJ

Dutson Road

PL158EX

Dockacre Road

PL158FP

Riverside

PL158JL

Cross Lanes

PL159GA

Cornflower Close

PL158XL

Causley Close

PL159AW

Windmill Hill

PL159BS

Race Hill

PL159GP

Blackthorn Close

PL159HF

Tavistock Road

PL159LW

Blackbird Crescent

PL159NB

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159BX

Race Hill

PL157HF

Hendra Vale

PL158NG

Roydon Close

PL159DB

Hurdon Road

PL159DH

Windmill Lane

PL159HX

Haye Common Drive

PL159JA

Cornflower Close

PL157FR

Chapel Drive

PL157AD

Dockey

PL157DH

Chapel Park

PL157DP

Western Road

PL157HE

Dunheved Road

PL157HJ

Woburn Road

PL158AE

Castle Dyke

PL158AL

High Street

PL159AE

Windmill Hill

PL159AJ

Windmill Hill

PL159AQ

Windmill Hill

PL159FY

House Field Meadow

PL159GL

Launceston

PL159LD

Launceston

PL159QR

Launceston

PL157AA

Westgate Street

PL158WH

Riverside

PL157DN

Moorland Road

PL157DW

Chapel Gate

PL158BZ

Prince Charles Close

PL158HW

Mayne Close

PL158QZ

Church Lea

PL158US

Duke Street

PL158XB

Hollies Close

PL159AH

Windmill Hill

PL159DN

Fair Park Close

PL159TR

Madford Lane

PL157DA

St Johns Road

PL157EG

Launceston

PL158EA

Dutson Road